NEET BIOLOGY

BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE

HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the five components of My Plate?
A
Vegetable, Fruit, Grain, Protein, Water
B
Vegetable, Fruit, Grain, Chocolate, Milk
C
Fruit, Vegetable, Grain, Protein, Milk
D
Grain, Protein, Apple, Vegetable
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As the MyPlate icon shows, the five food groups are Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods, and Dairy. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasizes the importance of an overall healthy eating pattern with all five groups as key building blocks, plus oils.

Detailed explanation-2: -What foods are in the Protein Foods Group? Protein Foods include all foods made from seafood; meat, poultry, and eggs; beans, peas, lentils; and nuts, seeds, and soy products. Beans, peas, and lentils are also part of the Vegetable Group. To learn more, visit the Beans, Peas, and Lentils page.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are 6 main nutritional components of food which are: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.

Detailed explanation-4: -MyPlate has sections for vegetables, fruits, grains, and protein foods, as well as a “cup” on the side for dairy. Color-coded sections-green for veggies, red for fruits, orange for grains, purple for protein, and blue for dairy-show at a glance how much of these foods to eat.

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